Jaybird - Inktense

[ams]

This painting started with a light line drawing in Inktense in XL Mixed Media sketchbook and then added the color. The painting is about 9"x8".

I should have gone a little darker with the line work because I lost the definition of the feathers. I may go over the feather lines to bring them out a little better.

 

[Enyaw]

Lovely piece.

 

[LizC]

Looks pretty good to me

 

[Jade]

I agree, it looks great Anne. It's interesting to see your experiments with lines. I think what you did here works well for your jaybird.

 

[Joy]

Very nice, especially the blending of colors and the subtle shadow under the feet.

 

[Jade]

Good point about the shadowing under the feet Joy. I struggle with that so good to see what you did Anne.

 

[ams]

Thanks for the comments.

Jade, I always like to "ground" animals and people when I paint them if I don't have a background.

 

[Jade]

Yes that makes sense Anne. I was trying to do that with my dog the other day in hindsight.i like the way you subtly shaded.

 

[snoball]

Love the way the Inktense colors brighten up with water added. I think the lack of outlining on the feathers softens the bird and makes him more real.